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New Music Videos: Gyða, Björk, Högni, Hekla, Teitur

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From glitch-moons to cartoon doodles, abstract paint swirls and a lush sci-fi utopia, here are five new Icelandic music videos…

North And Down: Jónsi & Georg Of Sigur Rós, On Starting Norður Og Niður

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It was over ten years ago, in 2006, when Sigur rós last had a grand homecoming. The band had released…

Don’t Get Lost At Norður og Niður: Grapevine’s Festival Picks

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With 46 fascinating artists already announced for the inaugural Norður og Niður music festival, and more to come, we thought…

Kraumur Music Prize Announces Diverse 2017 Shortlist

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The annual Kraumur music prize, which awards Icelandic artists with a chunk of cash to help them develop their career,…

New In Town: Súpa

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In perfect time for the coming of winter, a new cosy little soup café has opened up in the heart…

Plenty Of Room On The Smitewagon: News From The Iceland Dressing Room

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As the Iceland’s national football teams continue to smite the entire world within an inch of its quivering life, we…

The Winter Outback: A Christmas Feast At Úlfljótsvatn

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Tucked away in a lake-strewn tract of land between Route One South and the Golden Circle lies a rural municipality…

Buy Shit: Christmas Edition

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Stuffed puffins are for noobs. Take home some Icelandic seasonal traditions with you this Christmas instead. Handknitted Lopapeysa There are…

Music News: Jónsi, aYia, Högni, Myrkfælni, Dark Music Days

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The industry-centric Eurosonic music festival, held in the Dutch city of Groningen, has announced the majority of its 2018 lineup….

#IcelandSmites: Iceland Smash Qatar At Football In Thrilling 1-1 Victory

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The Icelandic men’s national football team smited the bejesus out of the unfortunate wretches of Qatar yesterday in Doha. In…

All Snow Everything: Day Trips Into The Icelandic Wilderness

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So, you’ve got just one day for a trip out of Reykjavík and into the countryside. But what to do…

The Winter City: Enjoying Reykjavík In The Dark Months

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‘Tis the season to… be jolly, sure, but also to clip snow cleats onto your shoes so you don’t slip…

Buy Shit: Vegvísir Tattoo, Dagsson Comics, IceView Lit Journal & More

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Because souvenirs don’t have to suck. Vegvísir Tattoo Objects are temporary. Tattoos are forever. Thus, wouldn’t one be the perfect…

Music News: Sónar Announce Lineup, Björk Cryptocurrency, Hatari EP

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Electronic music and experimental arts festival Sónar Reykjavík has confirmed the first artists who’ll perform at the 2018 edition. The…

Grapevine Playlist: Hatari, Úlfur, HRNNR & Smjörvi & More

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After the annual glut of new releases that comes around the Iceland Airwaves festival, here are five new tracks that…

The Old School: A Getaway In Þingvellir And Laugarvatn

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Autumn is possibly the shortest season in Iceland, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. As we drive north…

In Photos: The Best Of Iceland Airwaves 2017, So Far

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Our triple-threat photographer team of Art Bicnick, Timothée Lambrecq and Magnús Andersen have been all over the Iceland Airwaves festival,…

What’s New & Who’s Who At Airwaves, #8: The Final Part

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OMG we did it! It’s time for part seven of our monolithic guide to 48 local bands playing the festival…

Airwaves Daily: Kiasmos Climax Early, Rex Pistols Video, Hatari EP

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It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeeear. That’s right! Iceland Airwaves is here. We were warming up with some…

No Wristband? No Problem! How To Off-Venue At Iceland Airwaves

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As well as the official wristband-required evening schedule, Airwaves concerts happen pretty much all day every day during the festival…

Airwaves Tipsters: Grísalappalísa

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Grísalappalísa are a true original, fusing a punk attitude with comedy, rock ‘n’ roll energy, and a healthy dose of…

What’s New & Who’s Who At Airwaves, #7: Acid, Phlegm, Xanax

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Airwaves is almost here, so it’s homework time. It’s time for part seven of our monolithic guide to 48 local…

What’s New & Who’s Who #6: Drag, Techno, Indie, Soft Rock

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SO MUCH NEWNESS. It’s part six of our epic Airwaves 2017 festival debutantes guide. Mighty Bear Iceland’s resurgent drag scene…

Grapevine Playlist: Högni, dj. flugvél og geimskip, Kælan Mikla & More

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Here are five new Icelandic tracks that have been swirling around on the Grapevine’s office stereo. DJ flúgvel og geimskip…

Doorman In Memoriam: Jónas Helgason Talks Youth Suicide Awareness

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On October 20, 2016—a year ago today from this article’s publication date—Finnbogi Fannar Jónasson Kjeld, a much-loved member of the…